Across the UAE and the wider GCC, outdoor space has evolved from a secondary consideration into a defining component of residential and mixed-use design. With the rapid development of high-end villas, branded residences, and design-led apartment projects, outdoor areas are now conceived as true extensions of interior living — designed with equal attention to comfort, materiality, and visual coherence. Terraces, gardens, rooftops, courtyards, and poolside zones are no longer t

By Design Space Advisory | GCC & Design-Led Markets AI Advisory in 2026: How Smarter Decisions Unlock Sustainable Growth As we move into 2026 , growth in design-led industries is no longer limited by ambition. It is limited by the quality of decisions made under pressure . Across interiors, architecture, furniture manufacturing, development and real estate, businesses are expected to move faster than ever into new markets, new channels and new forms of visibility. Yet the co

Dubai has become a global hub for design, architecture, interiors, hospitality and real estate. As the market grows more competitive, many design-led businesses reach a point where strategic consultancy becomes essential. This is where a design industry consultant can play a critical role. Rather than delivering design projects, a design consultancy works with brands, studios and manufacturers to support growth, market positioning, operational performance and regional expansi

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In recent years, sustainability has evolved from a design trend to a fundamental requirement in architecture and interior design. As...

Saudi Arabia has become one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury interiors markets, thanks to Vision 2030’s mega-projects like NEOM, The...

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Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is experiencing an unprecedented retail space growth, with a projected 90% increase in the coming...

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Gate project is a cornerstone of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, aimed at transforming Diriyah into a global cultural...

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With over 1.7 million views on TikTok, this interior design trend is all about balance with a curated, lived-in aesthetic.

Arab hospitality is legendary and at the heart of this culture is the Majlis – social “sitting spaces” at the heart of communities.

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